<p>Hi there! I am an international student, from a west European country, who has to choose between Bard College and the Uni of Washington. I need your help folks, 'cause there is no way I can visit the two -which by the way could not be more different and far away from each other. I am looking for strong studio art and english/writing depts. I know that Seattle is a great city and that Bard is in the boondocks. I am wary of the "industrial" quality of UW's education but I am also wary of Bard's esoteric, we-are-all-the-same sameness! Any ideas? Cost is not really an issue although with 3 yrs at Bard I get 4 at UW. Also I hear dorms and security at Bard pretty much suck. But then I read the same about UW's dorms. Anyone been to either of these places lately? Also, what are their respective reputations? Which one would be the better option for an ivy-league MA app later on?
I would very much appreciate any suggestions, as I am at a loss and far away with no one to turn to.
Thanks.</p>
<p>I've been to bard recently, im gonna be honest i hated it. I'd rather take my chances at UW which i don't know anything about. The campus was ugly, not very friendly, all of the kids seemed to be unhappy, no one was talking to each other, all of this bad art everywhere, the facilities aren't kept well. It's just bad, oh and the town is just fruit stands, I'd hate to be there, but thats just me.</p>